We present a very simple model for realizing directed transport with cold atoms in a pair of periodically flashed optical lattices. The origin of this ratchet effect is explained and its robustness demonstrated under imperfections typical of cold atom experiments. We conclude that our model offers a clear-cut way to implement directed transport in an atom optical experiment.
Chaotic ratchet dynamics with cold atoms in a pair of pulsed optical lattices / G., Carlo; G., Benenti; G., Casati; Wimberger, Sandro Marcel; O., Morsch; R., Mannella; E., Arimondo. - In: PHYSICAL REVIEW A. - ISSN 1050-2947. - 74:3(2006), p. 033617. [10.1103/PhysRevA.74.033617]
Chaotic ratchet dynamics with cold atoms in a pair of pulsed optical lattices
WIMBERGER, Sandro Marcel;
2006-01-01
Abstract
We present a very simple model for realizing directed transport with cold atoms in a pair of periodically flashed optical lattices. The origin of this ratchet effect is explained and its robustness demonstrated under imperfections typical of cold atom experiments. We conclude that our model offers a clear-cut way to implement directed transport in an atom optical experiment.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.